[56] pages, illustrated in black and white and colour. Auction catalogue for this internationally important collection, In addition to the George Cross the sale included Szabo's four other medals - the 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-45, and France, Croix de Guerre 1939-1940 with bronze star. Also included were her metalled badge of the G.Q. Parachute Company, letters, pass, National Registration identity card, and a number of other personal documents and photographs, creating an unique archive. The catalogue includes a brief biography and many moving comments from people who had the privilege of knowing Violette Szabo during her short life. The collection made a record price of �312,000 (a hammer price of �260,000), and the medals are now on public display in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery at the Imperial War Museum in London. A handsome catalogue in soft covers, as new.

Seller Inventory # 006237

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Auction of the Important Posthumous Second World War George Cross Group Awarded to Violette Szabo
Publisher: Dix Noonan Webb Ltd, London
Publication Date: 2015
Language: English
Binding: Soft cover
Edition: First Edition
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: None

Store Description

Peter and Rosemary Trinder are retired PBFA members, and trade on-line from The Loft at Trinders', Malting Lane, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NW. In addition to selling a wide variety of uncommon books, they also sell quality designer fashion, clothes and accessories largely from the latter part of the 20th Century; fashion and fashion books are listed at 20thcenturyfashion.co.uk. We also maintain an archive site at trindersfinetools.co.uk, where we list quality tools, particularly Norris and similar infill planes, that we have sold in the past.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Trinders' Fine Tools
Trinders, Malting Lane, Clare, Sudbury, CO10 8NW, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All items are offered subject to prior sale. Do feel free to ring us on +44 (0) 1787 277130 if you wish to discuss anything regarding your purchase. Our prices exclude the cost of shipping; if it is at all possible we ship at Abebooks' standard rates. However, some of our books are particularly heavy, and where the postal charge is significantly greater than Abebooks' suggested figure, we will contact you with the actual charge for approval before proceeding. Any exchange rate information on thi...

More Information

Shipping Terms

Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	40 to 45 business days	6 to 9 business days
First item	US$ 13.74	US$ 30.25

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment Methods

Check

Add to Wants